The Largest Christmas Eve Race in the United States!
Race Start 10:00 AM
Packet Pickup Schedule
Early Packet Pickup TBA
There will be limited race day packet pickup available from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM by the start/finish area on the North Shore by PNC Park. We recommend you pick up your packet early to avoid long lines on race day.
Virtual race packets will be mailed and will not be available at in person packet pickup.
Race Day Schedule
- 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM Packet Pickup (not recommended)
- 9:45 AM - Pre-race announcements and lineup
- 9:55 AM - National Anthem
- 10:00 AM - RACE START
- 10:45 AM - Awards
Race Location
Make it Your Family Tradition!
Swag
All Finishers of The Christmas Eve 5K will receive a custom finsher medal and long sleeve race shirt. Award medals will also be given out to top finishers in each age group.
Free Professional Photography!
Capture and share those holiday memories. Click the button below to see last year's race photos.
Fun for the Whole Family!
Special family pricing during registration! Strollers and walkers are welcome. Children 4 & Under run for FREE!
Course Map
Custom Bib!
Register by December to be guaranteed a custom bib with your name on it!
Free Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Cider!
All participants get a free drink ticket to redeem at the coffee truck on race day.
Get Your Picture With Santa!
Santa will be at The Christmas Eve 5K from 8:00 AM until noon.
Valued Partner
FAQs
The Start is on West General Robinson St. by PNC Park
The Finish is one block from the start on North Shore Drive
Parking is available at Gold Lots 1, 2, for $8. You can also find other places to park on the North Shore at various lots (some of which may be free).
Parking is available at Gold Lots 1, 2, for $8. You can also find other places to park on the North Shore at various lots (some of which may be free).
No.
Yes. There will be portable restrooms between the start and finish on Mazeroski Way.
Yes. There will be a water stop at the 1 mile mark
Early Packet Pickup is at Public Lands in Cranberry (1000 Cranberry Square Dr Ste D, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066).
- Friday - Dec. 19 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday - Dec. 20 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sunday - Dec. 21 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Monday - Dec. 22 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Tuesday - Dec. 23 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Limited packet pickup will be available on race day but is not recommended.
Yes. You must finish the race under 90 minutes (by 11:30 AM)
Yes! All finishers receive a custom crafted finisher medal. Register before the t-shirt deadline to be guaranteed a race shirt in your size.
Yes. There is race day registration ONLINE ONLY.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Location
W. General Robinson St. Pittsburgh, PA US 15212 (by PNC Park)
